18333205. HYBRID VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
HYBRID VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yoshiaki Miyazato of Sunto-gun (JP)
Yosuke Suzuki of Hadano-shi (JP)
HYBRID VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18333205 titled 'HYBRID VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a hybrid vehicle that aims to reduce power loss by using a locking gear engaged with a flywheel gear. The vehicle has two modes: one where the locking gear is engaged with the flywheel gear for propulsion, and another where the locking gear is disengaged from the flywheel gear for propulsion.
- The hybrid vehicle has a locking gear that can be engaged or disengaged from a flywheel gear.
- The locking gear is reciprocated by an actuator, allowing it to move between a locking position and a disengagement position.
- The hybrid vehicle has two operating modes:
* In the first mode, the vehicle is propelled while the locking gear is engaged with the flywheel gear. * In the second mode, the vehicle is propelled while the locking gear is disengaged from the flywheel gear.
Potential Applications
- Hybrid vehicles: This technology can be applied to various types of hybrid vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses.
- Automotive industry: The innovation can be utilized by automakers to improve the efficiency and performance of hybrid vehicles.
Problems Solved
- Power loss: The technology aims to reduce power loss that occurs during the delivery of engine torque to the drive wheels in hybrid vehicles.
- Efficiency: By optimizing the engagement and disengagement of the locking gear with the flywheel gear, the system helps improve the overall efficiency of the hybrid vehicle.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency: By reducing power loss, the hybrid vehicle becomes more efficient, resulting in improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.
- Enhanced performance: The technology allows for better utilization of engine torque, leading to improved acceleration and overall performance of the hybrid vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A hybrid vehicle configured to reduce a power loss resulting from delivery of an engine torque to drive wheels. In the hybrid vehicle, a locking gear is reciprocated by an actuator between a locking position to be engaged with a flywheel gear and a disengagement position to be disengaged from the flywheel gear. An operating mode of the hybrid vehicle includes: a first mode in which the hybrid vehicle is propelled while engaging the locking gear with the flywheel gear; and a second mode in which the hybrid vehicle is propelled while disengaging the locking gear from the flywheel gear.
